UK’S RICHEST gypsy Alfie Best who boasts a whopping £745million net worth has revealed he “would rather cry in a Rolls Royce than on a bike”.
The self-made millionaire, from Surrey, rose to stardom from humble beginnings to build his wealthy empire.
Arthur Edwards / The SunSelf-made millionaire Alfie Best with his Bugatti car at his Windlesham home[/caption]
Arthur Edwards / The SunAlfie Best with his new Aston Martin Helicopter number 007 at Oxford airport[/caption]
Alfie has now revealed the profound effects of being a successful business owner.
He told The Sun Online: “When you become successful it makes you feel proud and when you get success – you then think that you have a purpose.
However, for Best, happiness and fulfilment remain treasures that can’t be bought with cash.
But he also admitted that money and success can eventually lead to happiness.
The dad added: “On top of that, most importantly, happiness cannot be born – neither can fulfilment.
“But I’d rather be crying in a Rolls Royce than on a bike.”
RAGS TO RICHES
The billionaire’s journey from zero to hero wasn’t an easy one.
The entrepreneur made his first business deal at 11 and was worth £5 million by the time he was 30.
However, he faced financial trouble, divorce and hardship along the way.
Alfie’s empire is now worth about £1.2billion and he has an estimated personal worth of more than £341million as of 2020.
He lives in a £6million mansion in leafy Surrey, counting an Arab Sheikh and Queen rock star Brian May as neighbours.
BEST’S BUSINESSES
Alfie’s jaw-dropping wealth comes from his residential park homes empire Wyldecrest Parks.
Wyldecrest boasts almost 100 parks across the UK – which are worth a staggering £32million in profits.
He also owns Vaaroom, the third-largest motor home rental company in the country, as well as a ticketing agency.
The entrepreneur also pumped money into football club East Thurrock FC – despite not liking the sport.
His total investment in the club is set to hit a whopping £15million if he gets planning permission for a new football ground.
ALFIE’S BEST ADVICE
Alfie is not just basking in his fortune but is determined to empower others to achieve their financial dreams.
He revealed a three-step method that can pave the way to millions, he claimed.
Alfie explained: “Don’t get me wrong success comes and goes – it can be with us today, it can leave us tomorrow and I’m very, very conscious of that.
“We always have to keep working at it, but if we want it bad enough we will be there to make it happen with them.”
He said the key lies not just in ambition but in fostering the right mentality.
When you become successful it makes you feel proud and when you get success – you then think that you have a purpose.
Alfie Best
The 53-year-old continued: “We’re all built in different ways. You know that we must do what we love because you’ll never work another day.
“It’s so true if you don’t love it, don’t do it.”
His determination led him to launch the Best Wealth Network aimed at helping people step up their income and quality of life.
He explained: “I’m going to take it on myself to try my hardest to push everybody to create a better life for themselves and the people around them.”
Inside Alfie’s lavish £100k superyacht
BRITAIN’S richest Gypsy doesn’t shy away from splashing his millions – and his latest lavish holiday was no exception.
Alfie Best – whose net worth hit a whopping £745million this year – spent a glamorous week on his £9million superyacht, sailing around Cannes and brushing shoulders with celebs.
The property mogul lapped up the luxury lifestyle, enjoying meals cooked by his private chef and taking jet boot lessons from a private tutor he had on board.
But his holiday didn’t see him switch off from work completely, with the grafter regularly nipping away to take Zoom calls back home.
Alfie’s jaw-dropping wealth comes from his residential park homes empire Wyldecrest Parks, which made £32million last year alone.
As a well-earned break, he whisked daughter Elizabeth and son Alfie Jr away to Cannes, where his yacht – named Wyldecrest after the firm that made him his fortune – is docked.
Alfie told The Sun: “We chartered the yacht around Monaco, Cannes and St Tropez.
“I won’t lie to you, I was working in the afternoon on Zoom. I really enjoyed sitting down for a really good lunch and dinner.
“There’s a chef onboard.”
Not content with staying afloat on the water – Alfie arranged for a private tutor to teach him how to hover in the air on jet-powered boots.
His verdict? “Honestly, terrifying,” Alfie said.
“I’m a bit of a thrill seeker – I can’t say I’m a roller coaster person.”
Alfie spent days touring around the picturesque Bay of Cannes.
He added: “We went to Cannes Island – there’s a restaurant there that you can only go to if you have a yacht.
“I’ve been there in the past and Elton John was there jamming out. It’s very surreal.
“I’ve got two Sea-Doo on the yacht – they’re like jet-propelled boards that take you underwater and around.
“Dolphins were swimming alongside us.”
Alfie shared a typical day spent on his holiday.
“I’d get up around 9am. I then have breakfast upstairs roundabout 9.30am,” he said.
“Waking up at 9am is quite lazy for me. Then I check my emails to see if any calls need to be done.
“Then the boat would take us to shore and we’d explore town for two hours.
“Come back go out on Sea-Doos, or take the paddle board.
“Sometimes we’d take a donut out and have it pulled by the speedboat we’ve got with us.
“Then at 4pm I do two hours worth of mentoring with other businesses.
“I’d spend the afternoon sunbathing, before a 7pm dinner on the yacht upstairs.”
And Alfie’s luxury trip did not come cheap.
He added: “To take the yacht out for a week it’s around £85,000 – plus fuel and docking it comes to about £100,000.”
Alfie’s yacht is an exclusive Sunseeker 90 Ocean and boasts a watersports speedboat tender and a jetski – both accommodated in the yacht’s submersible dock.
On board, there is luxury accommodation for eight guests, plus a lounge and swim platform at water level.
Photos show a gorgeous dining area suitable for eight people.
Glamorous sleeping quarters make for a good night’s rest on board with beautiful artwork hanging over the bed.
The bathroom is fully kitted out with a window that looks out to sea from the shower.
An outdoor seating area gives guests an option to dine at the sound of waves amid the sea air.
Dan CharityAlfie Best with his new guard dog Pablo at his home in Windlesham, Surrey[/caption]